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			Marin CAMFT ~ directory of local psychotherapists from Marin chapter of CAMFT.
			CAMFT ~ California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists; includes state-wide "therapist finder".
			Board of Behavioral Sciences ~ the web site for the California state agency that governs the practice of psychotherapy by licensed Marriage & Family Therapists (MFTs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), and Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEPs). Information, consumer protection, and links.



















back to top			*General*

			1-800-Therapist ~ Referral network for therapists in the U.S.
			American Holistic Health Association ~ A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting holistic principles: honoring the whole person (mind, body and spirit) and encouraging people to actively participate in their own health and healthcare.
			The Center for Mental Health Services ~ Information and news from the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
			Help Guide ~ Online guide to mental, emotional and social health.
			Internet Mental Health ~ A free encyclopedia of mental health information.
			Mental Health Screening ~ A nonprofit organization developed to coordinate nationwide mental health screening programs; local, telephone and online screening information.

			National Alliance for the Mentally Ill ~ A nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses.
			National Institute of Mental Health ~ Information and news about U.S. government-sponsored research into mental illness.
			National Mental Health Association ~ The U.S.'s oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness.



back to top			*Addiction*


			Addiction & Coaddiction ~ Hundreds of links from Relationshipweb. Alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, smoking, food, and more.
			Addiction & Self-Harm ~ Extensive information about self-harming behaviors and their addictive qualities.
			Alcoholics Anonymous ~ Still the best option for the approximately 2,000,000 members. Fellowship, information and support, one day at a time.
			Alcoholism & Drug Addiction Recovery Alternatives ~ Alternative viewpoints about addiction, recovery, and treatment that do not use "the disease model" to explain our choices and behavior.

			Nutrition and Addiction Recovery ~ Ideas on how diet and exercise can positively influence addiction recovery, from the Christian Recovery Connection.
			The Science of Substance Abuse ~ A special section of Science Magazine, from October, 1997, focusing on the neuroscience of addiction. (Free limited registration is necessary to view the articles.)
			Sobriety and Recovery Resources ~ Personal stories, links, and publications.



			Substance Abuse & PTSD ~ Information about the correlation between addiction and trauma from a treatment program.



back to top			*Alternative Therapies*

			American Music Therapy Association ~ Information about music therapy, finding a music therapist, workshops & training opportunities.
			Arts & Healing Network ~ An international resource for anyone interested in the healing potential of art, especially environmentalists, social activists, artists, art professionals, health care practitioners, and those challenged by illness.
			Dulwich Centre ~ Information about narrative therapy, workshops, and publications.





			The Hakomi Institute ~ Information about Hakomi body-oriented psychotherapy, trainings & workshops and a therapist directory.
			Natural Psychotherapy ~ Information and online resources about a holistic, natural approach to mental & emotional health, from a psychologist with over 40 years of experience.




back to top			*Anger*


			Anger Fog ~ Integrating anger through personalized treatments from San Francisco-based program.
			Anger Online ~ An extensive list of articles, self-tests and other information compiled by a Toronto-based therapy center.
			Center for Anger Resolution ~ Practical steps for managing anger, workshops, and tapes from a therapist in Texas.
			Guide to Psychology & Its Practice ~ A general discussion of anger from a San Francisco-based psychologist.
			Violence Awareness & Prevention Guide ~ Extensive discussion of violence and how to prevent or avoid it.




back to top			*Anxiety*


			Anxiety Disorders Association of America ~ Non-profit organization that promotes the early diagnosis, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders.
			Anxiety Panic Hub ~ An Australian-based empowering approach to recovering your power over anxiety.
			The Anxiety Panic Internet Resource ~ User-supported self-help resource for those with anxiety disorders.
			Holistic Treatments for Anxiety ~ Information about a wide range of holistic approaches to anxiety treatment.



			National Anxiety Foundation ~ A non-profit, volunteer organization with information and a directory.

			Social Phobia/Anxiety Association ~ A non-profit organization providing resources for people struggling with social phobia and social anxiety.



back to top			*Child Abuse*


			Child Abuse Prevention Network ~ Originally launched as an outreach effort of the Family Life Development Center at Cornell University; provides information, links to other resources.
			Child Help USA ~ Non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children; sponsors a national child-abuse hotline in the U.S.
			International Child Abuse Network ~ Articles, books, and other resources to help break the cycle of child abuse.



			The Natural Child Project ~ Information about raising health children and preventing child abuse



back to top			*Depression*


			Depression Alliance ~ UK charity offering help to people with depression, run by sufferers themselves; information on symptoms and treatment.
			Holistic Treatments for Depression ~ Information about a wide range of holistic approaches to depression treatment.
			Depression & Male Sexuality ~ The sexual side effects of depression and some of the medications used to treat it
			Online Depression Screening Test ~ An online assessment tool.
			Suicide and Suicide Prevention ~ Links to hotlines, information, and articles on suicide prevention at a depression-focused website from a New York City psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist.
			Symptoms of Depression ~ Information on depression in different populations (children, adults, new mothers) as well as treatment and resource information.
			What Is A Depressive Disorder ~ Extensuve information from a research-based website.



back to top			*Domestic Violence*


			Building Better Families ~ Therapeutically-oriented treatment programs for men, women and teens living or working in and around Marin County, CA. Anger management and domestic violence groups. Assessment and referral services.
			California Courts Self-Help Center ~ Domestic violence forms, advice, and resources, including materials in Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese.
			Domestic Violence Intervention Project ~ Nonprofit providing a range of diverse services challenging men, supporting women, working in partnership, influencing policy and campaigning for change.
			Family Violence Prevention Fund ~ SF-based nonprofit working to end domestic violence and help women and children whose lives are devastated by abuse.




			Men-Web Domestic Violence ~ Information on "husband battering", child abuse rates by gender, and other aspects of male victims of violence.
			National Coalition Against Domestic Violence ~ Information about making every home a safe home.
			National Domestic Violence Hotline ~ Link to more than 4,000 family violence service providers nationwide.



back to top			*Elder & Dependent Adult Abuse*


			Administration on Aging ~ "Your source for information on aging" from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.
			Declaration on the Abuse of the Elderly ~ From the 41st World Medical Assembly of the World Medical Association.
			Elder Abuse Law Center ~ An extensive law library, articles, links, and other resources from a Beverly Hills attorney.
			DV Hopeline ~ A domestic-violence resource from a phone company -- imagine that!
			National Center on Elder Abuse ~ U.S. Administration on Aging website with resources for policy makers, social service and health care practitioners, the justice system, researchers, advocates, and families.
			Nursing Home Abuse Info Center ~ An internet legal directory offering the opportunity to research nursing home abuse and a victim's rights associated with nursing home injuries.



			The Survivor Project ~ Elder abuse and neglect issues for lesbian, gay male, bisexual and transgendered elders.






back to top			*Grief*

			AARP Grief & Loss ~ A collection of resources and information for people of all ages who are grieving.




			Alive Alone ~ An organization for the benefit of bereaved parents, whose only child or all children are deceased.

			The Compassionate Friends ~ A national nonprofit, self-help support organization that offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings.
			Hospice Foundation of America ~ A nonprofit organization that promotes hospice care and works to educate professionals and the families they serve in issues relating to caregiving, terminal illness, loss and bereavement.
			The Shiva Foundation ~ A nonprofit organization formed to open the dialogue around issues of grief and loss in such a way that honors loss in the cycle of life; links, FAQs, workshops, book.



back to top			*Men*

			The Men's Therapy Project ~ Information on men's health from a non-profit educational organization made up of physicians, researchers, public health workers, individuals and other health professionals.




			MenWeb ~ Information, poetry, articles, and resources on a wide range of "men's work" issues (fathering, grief, work, etc.).

			National Men's Resource Center ~ Non-profit group promoting health and positive change for men; extensive listing of resources and information.
			Short-term Therapy for Men ~ A short but interesting article presenting some of the concerns that keep men from -- and bring them to -- therapy, by NY/Wash.DC-based psychologist.



back to top			*Online Therapy*

			ISMHO ~ The International Society for Mental Health Online...a guide for online therapists, including discussion groups, white papers, and links to other resources.




			NetPsychology ~ Explores the uses of the Internet to deliver Mental Health Services.
			One Dream ~ Steve Sisgold offers email consultation and a web-based course in realizing your dreams.



			Queendom.com ~ An online testing, discussion and advice site oriented towards learning and growing.
			Wylie Goodman, Psy.D. ~ This New York clinical psychologist offers e-therapy and other options for working online as well as resources and links on a variety of mental health topics.



back to top			*Parenting*

			Parenting.org ~ Parenting practices to help parents deal with the day-to-day care taking, guidance, and development of their child from Girls and Boys Town.





			Parent Soup ~ A magazine-format site oriented towards moms; parenting tips, chat rooms and message boards for specific concerns.
			Positive Discipline ~ Promotes and encourages the development of life skills and respectful relationships for kids and their family, school, business and community systems through "positive discipline".



back to top			*Self Injury*

			Addiction & Self-Harm ~ Extensive information about self-harming behaviors and their addictive qualities.
			SAFE-Alternatives ~ Information about treatment from Illinois-based group.
			Secret Shame ~ Support (not shame) for those who practice self-injury (cutting, etc.) as self-care.
			Self-Injury ~ Information about self-harming behavior from the National Mental Health Association.









back to top			*Trauma*

			Trauma Information ~ Articles and resources on trauma from an award-winning site.
			National Center for PTSD ~ Information about various kinds of trauma, their consequences, and treatment, from the U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs.
			Approaches to the Treatment of Traumatic Stress ~ Resources relating to treatment of PTSD and other responses to extreme events.
			PTSD and Addiction ~ Interesting article about trauma and addicition.










back to top			*Miscellaneous*

			Business-Inc.Net ~ Links to websites in a wide variety of categories (Health, Psychology, Religion, Alternatives, etc.).



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